Dysphemia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dysphemia is a noun meaning A speech impediment characterized by stammering or stuttering usually resulting from emotional or psychological causes.
Meaning
A speech impediment characterized by stammering or stuttering usually resulting from emotional or psychological causes.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) The replacement of a word or phrase with a more vulgar or offensive substitute.
Word Forms
- dysphemias
Antonyms for dysphemia
Common opposites include euphemism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dysphrasia, dyslogia, dysphonia, dysphasia, labialism, dysphrenia.
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